This Halloween families are being reminded of the dangers Halloween costumes can present and just how quickly they can set alight.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have produced some shocking footage showing a dress catching fire in just three seconds.

Children’s fancy dress costumes are classed as toys and are not subject to the same safety criteria as regular clothes, write the Manchester Evening News

TV presenter Claudia Winkleman is among those who have been campaigning for tougher safety standards after her daughter Matilda was involved in a horrific accident when her witch outfit caught fire back in 2014.

TV presenter Claudia Winkleman

The fire service film features firefighter Matt Heslop using a lighter to show how they catch fire in three seconds and burn to a crisp in just a few minutes.